Clark Lai is the founder and CEO of Motiv Innovation Group, an internationally recognized and award-winning venture builder. Since founding Motiv in 2013, Clark has led the company’s strategic vision and expansion across multiple business units, driving innovation and delivering over $2 billion in shareholder value for clients and partners worldwide. With a strong technical foundation spanning more than 16 years, Clark’s expertise includes full-stack software development, system architecture, cloud computing, data science, and machine learning. His hands-on experience ensures that every venture launched under Motiv’s banner is both technically robust and strategically sound. A lifelong entrepreneur, Clark has built and scaled ventures across diverse sectors—including advertising, health and wellness, finance, professional services, and artificial intelligence. His leadership has earned Motiv numerous accolades such as The Webby Awards, W3 Awards, German Design Awards, and Ember Awards. Beyond the boardroom, Clark is a sought-after speaker on topics ranging from digital innovation and venture building to data strategy and emerging technologies, and AI. He is also a Judging Member for both the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) and the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing the creative and digital industries.

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